Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Adult Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

77 consultants; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

77 Consultants is seeking a Rheumatology NP or Adult PA for an outpatient clinic in Fontana, CA. The role is 20 hours weekly, with a 1-year contract starting February, pending credentialing.

The APP will inherit an existing rheumatology panel and document in EPIC Health Connect during clinics. The ideal candidate has rheumatology experience, can perform trigger point injections, holds a California license, and has BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in Rheumatology management and treatment planning.
• Proficiency in administering Trigger Point Injections.
• Active California state license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Inherit an existing patient panel from the current Rheumatology NP.
• Document in EPIC Health Connect during clinical hours.
• Manage in-basket communications including emails and lab results.

Skills

Rheumatology experience

Trigger point injections

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Position Overview: Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Adult Physician Assistant (PA)

- Coverage Dates: February start date, pending credentialing; position duration of 1 year.

- Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic.

- Schedule Details:

- Shifts:

- Monday & Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (8-hour shifts with a 30-minute lunch)

- Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (4-hour shift)

- Total Weekly Hours: 20 hours.

- Clinical Responsibilities: The advanced practice provider (APP) will inherit an existing panel from the current Rheumatology NP.

Required competencies include specific experience in Rheumatology, including the management of Rheumatologic diagnoses and treatment plans, as well as proficiency in administering Trigger Point Injections.

- Call Coverage: No on-call responsibilities.

- Patient Volume: Anticipated census of approximately 16 patients per day (8 patients per 4-hour block), with time allocations of 40 minutes for new consultations and 20 minutes for follow-up appointments.

The APP will be responsible for documentation in EPIC Health Connect during clinical hours, as well as managing in-basket communications including emails and lab results.

- Team Structure: Details regarding the number of providers per shift and support staff will be provided upon request.

- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC system utilized for patient documentation.

- Credentialing Timeline: Estimated credentialing duration of 90 days from application submission.

- Qualifications:

- Mandatory certifications include Board Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

- An active California state license is required for practice.